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Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely.
Civil Procedure Mar. 19, 1999
Minetti v. Port of Seattle
Plaintiff isn't entitled to file written objections to recommendation that in forma pauperis application be denied.
Civil Procedure Mar. 18, 1999
Cassiar Mining Corp. v. Superior Court (Anderson)
Canadian asbestos supplier has sufficient contacts with California to justify exercise of specific jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Mar. 17, 1999
Sanders v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Dismissal with prejudice is appropriate sanction for plaintiff's attorney's non-compliance with pretrial order.
Civil Procedure Mar. 17, 1999
Coltrain v. Shewalter
Defendants prevail on motion to strike strategic lawsuit against public participation when plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss.
Civil Procedure Mar. 17, 1999
Baraz v. United States
No dismissal for plaintiff's failure to appear for deposition where plaintiff is barred from entering United States.
Civil Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Cunningham v. David Special Commitment Center
Female resident of commitment center can't intervene to enforce injunction governing treatment of male residents.
Civil Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
United States v. Chemicals for Research and Industry
Injunction issued where company has cause to believe chemicals are being purchased to make methamphetamine.
Civil Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Park Northridge Homeowners Assn.)
Party's right to challenge judge isn't exhausted when first challenge is dismissed as untimely.
Civil Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Rosenberg v. Superior Court (Cantu)
Municipal court may not transfer actively litigated cases in its docket to small claims court.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Rojas v. Cutsforth
Limitations period isn't missed for failure to sign court assignment sheet.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Schwarz v. National Security Agency
Petitioner prohibited from proceeding as 'indigent defendant' when status is used to file frivolous actions.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Briggs v. Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity
In 'Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation' suit, defendant doesn't have to show statement's public significance.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
California Casualty Insurance Co. v. Municipal Court (Emile)
Superior court judgment denying petition for writ directed to municipal court isn't appealable.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Lechler v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrepancy between deposition testimony and declaration in opposition to summary judgment is credibility issue for jury.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Valley Engineers Inc. v. Electric Engineering Co.
Dismissal is appropriate sanction for concealment of critical document and false statements under oath.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Tliche v. Quathem
Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Martinez v. Binsfield
An arbitration action must proceed under the schedule for civil actions referred to arbitration.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Hill v. City of Phoenix
A notice of appeal which doesn't refer to the judgment appealed from, is nevertheless valid.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Office of the President v. Office of Independent Counsel
Evidentiary privilege doesn't allow secret service personnel to refuse to testify in judicial proceedings.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Cloud v. Northrop Grumman Corp.
Leave to amend granted although claim not scheduled as bankruptcy asset.
Civil Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
People v. $241,600 United States Currency; Anderson, Sr.
Civil forfeiture claimant has standing despite signing waiver to money.
Civil Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
Mehdipour v. Mehdipour
Order
Civil Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
Wollersheim v. Church of Scientology International et al.
In post-trial motion to add additional judgment debtor, burden of proof is 'by preponderance of the evidence', unless statute states otherwise.
Civil Procedure Mar. 3, 1999
Rochin v. Pat Johnson Manufacturing Company
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void.
Civil Procedure Mar. 2, 1999
Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award.
Civil Procedure Feb. 26, 1999
Swanger v. Beebe
Order
Civil Procedure Feb. 26, 1999
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Superior Court (HP Lemona II)
In alleged scheme to defraud involving multiple wrongdoers, plaintiff may choose which tortfeasor to sue.
Civil Procedure Feb. 26, 1999
Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award.
Civil Procedure Feb. 26, 1999